The Answer (Example song)

"The Answer" is a song by British recording artist Example. It was released as a single on 19 January 2018. The song was written and produced by Example himself with the collaboration of Raoul "Diztortion" Chen[1][2] and was included in BBC Radio 1's "New Music Friday" playlist.[3]

"The Answer"
Single by Example
Released19 January 2018
Recorded2017
Length3:09
LabelColumbia
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Diztortion
  • Example
Example singles chronology
"Lights Out"
(2017)		 "The Answer"
(2018)		 "Nine Point Nine"
(2018)

Background

The song was originally taken from his then-upcoming sixth studio album, which he described as "a collection of songs I want to still be performing ten years from now".[1][3] He had written 50 songs for the project and had the album finished for over a year, waiting for his label to allow him to put it out, but was ultimately left unreleased.[4]

Music video

The music video, directed by Dominic O'Riordan and produced by Hannah Bilverstone, was premiered the same day the song was released, on 19 January 2018.[1][2]

Live performances

Example performed the song on The Last Leg on 16 February 2018.[5]

Track listing
  1. The Answer - 3:09
  • Brunelle remix[7]
  1. The Answer (Brunelle remix) - 2:42
  1. The Answer (James Hype remix) - 3:10
  1. The Answer (Sevaqk remix featuring Wretch 32 & Cadet) - 3:01
  • Acoustic version featuring Hayla[10]
  1. The Answer (acoustic version featuring Hayla) - 2:51

Release history
Region Date Format Version Label Ref
Worldwide 19 January 2018 Digital download Original Columbia Records [6]
26 January 2018 Brunelle remix [7]
2 February 2018 James Hype remix [8]
21 February 2018 Sevaqk remix featuring Wretch 32 & Cadet [9]
2 March 2018 Acoustic version featuring Hayla [10]

References
  1. Laura Johnson (January 20, 2018). "Example Releases Video For New Single The Answer". Stereoboard.
  2. "The Answer - Example". Vevo. January 19, 2018.
  3. "Example releases brand new single 'The Answer' today". Pressparty, Columbia Records (UK). January 19, 2018.
  4. "Example returns with new single The Answer". Bang Showbiz, MSN. January 21, 2018.
  5. @TheLastLeg (16 February 2018). "Brilliant from Example - The Answer 👏👏👏 #TheLastLeg" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  6. "The Answer - Single by Example". Apple Music, iTunes (US). January 19, 2018.
  7. "The Answer (Brunelle Remix) - Single by Example". Apple Music, iTunes (US). January 26, 2018.
  8. "The Answer (James Hype Remix) - Single by Example". Apple Music, iTunes (US). February 2, 2018.
  9. "The Answer (feat. Wretch 32 & Cadet) [Sevaqk Remix] - Single by Example". Apple Music, iTunes (US). February 21, 2018.
  10. "The Answer (Acoustic Version) [feat. Hayla] - Single by Example". Apple Music, iTunes (US). March 2, 2018.
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